National Junior Honor Society

Student must be an 8th grade student currently enrolled at Sproul Junior High School.
Student must have been in attendance at Sproul for at least one semester prior to selection time.
Student must have a Grade Point Average of at least 3.8 (not rounded and based on 4.0 scale) for the entire time at Sproul. (All classes are taken into consideration and are weighted equally.)
Student must have at least a 4.2 (based on 5.0 scale) average for the composite categories of Citizenship, Leadership, Service, and Character. These traits are defined according to the NJHS handbook. The faculty rates all students who have satisfied the academic requirements on the above categories (not rounded).
Student must have none of the categories of Citizenship, Leadership, Service, or Character fall below an average of 3.8 (not rounded).
Student must have no major or repetitive discipline referrals.

NJHS Characteristics

The student who exercises leadership:

is resourceful in proposing new problems, applying principles, and making suggestions
demonstrates leadership in promoting school activities
exercises influence on peers in upholding school ideals
contributes ideas that improve the civic life of the school
is able to delegate responsibilities
exemplifies positive attitudes
inspires positive behavior in others
demonstrates academic initiative
successfully holds school offices or positions of responsibility, conducting business efficiently and effectively, and without prodding, demonstrates reliability and dependability
demonstrates leadership in the classroom and in school or community activities
leads through example

The student who serves:

is willing to uphold scholarship and maintain a loyal school attitude
participates in some outside activity: Girl Scouts; Boy Scouts; church groups; volunteer service for the aged, poor, or disadvantaged; family duties
volunteers dependable and well-organized assistance, is gladly available, and is willing to sacrifice to offer assistance
works well with others and is willing to take on a difficult or inconspicuous responsibilities
cheerfully and enthusiastically renders any requested service to the school
is willing to represent the class or school in inter-class and inter-scholastic competition
does committee and staff work uncomplainingly
shows courtesy by assisting visitors, teachers, and students

The student of character:

takes criticism willingly and accepts recommendations graciously
consistently exemplifies qualities of behavior (cheerfulness, friendliness, poise, stability)
upholds principles of morality and ethics
cooperates by complying with school regulations concerning property, programs, office, halls, ect.
demonstrates the highest standards of honesty and reliability
shows courtesy, concern, and respect for others
observes instructions and rules, punctuality, faithfulness both inside and outside of the classroom
has powers of concentration and sustained attention as shown by perseverance and application to studies
manifests truthfulness in acknowledging obedience to rules, avoiding cheating in written work, and showing unwillingness to profit by the mistakes of others
actively helps to rid the school of bad influences or environment